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Get the latest news, commentary and insights for the US reverse mortgage and property finance industries.
Founded by Shannon Hicks and now hosted by Gabrielle Hayen, HECM World Weekly is the nation’s longest-running weekly podcast, trusted by reverse mortgage professionals for news, insights and trends on the reverse and wider mortgage industry, property equity, wealth and retirement and much more. Brought to you by Lenderful Solutions.
Each week we also bring you Industry Leader Insights, where top industry influencers share what's happening at the cutting edge of the mortgage industry, and Food For Thought, our segment focused on professional and personal development for mortgage professionals.
This podcast is brought to you by HECM World, the leading independent media platform for the reverse mortgage industry in the United States.
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HECM World is owned and operated by Reverse Focus, a technology and marketing company that has supporting the reverse mortgage industry with full service digital marketing solutions since 2006. Find out more at https://reversefocus.com
Episodes

Sep 30, 2016
Sep 30, 2016
10 min
Talking Points
- Overlooked reverse mortgage risks everyone should know
- FHA’s new rule addresses condo spot approvals
- A call for global improvement of reverse mortgages
- Remembering Monte Rose

Sep 23, 2016
Sep 23, 2016
8 min
Talking Points:
- Catastrophic fallout with proposed HUD rule says some
- Mortgage debt becoming the new norm in retirement
- New book features HECMs and retirement income planning
- State regulator calls for more reverse mortgage education

Sep 16, 2016
Sep 16, 2016
7 min
Talking Points
- Tech startup launches new home equity product
- Reality gap closes in residential appraisals
- New blockbuster features reverse mortgages in plot line
- New Social Security rules may open doors for HECM

Sep 9, 2016
Sep 9, 2016
6 min
Talking Points:
- Endorsement volume is up but we’re not out of the woods yet
- Tom Selleck and the home equity chair
- HECM for Purchase critical for older homeowners
- Steve Irwin receives industry distinguished service award

Sep 4, 2016
Sep 4, 2016
8 min
Talking Points:
- Reverse mortgage securities may soon receive ratings
- Not for the desperate says Yahoo Finance
- New York eyes foreclosure protections for reverse mortgage borrowers
- The longevity paradox

Aug 26, 2016
Aug 26, 2016
9 min
Talking Points:
- Financial Advisors lists 10 reverse mortgage strategies
- Tom Selleck is boosting AAG’s ad reach
- The million dollar reverse mortgage strategy
- US News: HECMs take retirement planning outside the box

Aug 19, 2016
Aug 19, 2016
10 min
Talking Points
- Why financial advisors may want to look again
- Retail snaps the downward spiral in HECM volume
- You may want to avoid marketing in these cities
- Reverse mortgages tied to well-being

Aug 12, 2016
Aug 12, 2016
8 min
Talking Points:
- No hint from HUD on proposed HECM Changes
- Consumer groups speak out on proposed HECM Changes
- Parent company of RMS & Security One exploring new strategies for reverse mortgage divisions
- New CRM update focuses on nurturing referral relationship

Aug 5, 2016
Aug 5, 2016
6 min
Talking Points:
- Another bank exits reverse mortgage sector
- NY Regulators open investigation on two reverse lenders
- Tom Selleck debuts on new AAG TV ads
- HECM volumes post new low in 2016
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Jul 29, 2016
Jul 29, 2016
10 min
Talking Points:
- What do Trump University, the DNC and reverse mortgages have in common?
- No increase for you! Cost of living adjustments and Social Security squeeze
- US News & World Report: 6 facts to know about reverse mortgages
- A unique approach to training loan officers
